Portuguese doom/sludge power duo Soul Of Anubis to release new album »Ritual« on February 20th via Time To Kill Records; first single streaming now!

Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal based doom/sludge metal duo Soul Of Anubis premiere the first single »Incarnation« taken from their upcoming album, »Ritual«, scheduled for release on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Tracklist:
​01. Ritual
02. Mind Crusher (feat. Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound)
03. Incarnation
04. Vermin
05. Dead Cult
06. God’s Burial
07. Human Torch
08. Unholy Tomb

Courtesy of Anubi Press:

Portuguese power duo Soul Of Anubis will release their new album, »Ritual«, on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. After more than a decade of intense activity, relentless touring and a steadily growing reputation across Europe, the band returns with a record that captures the full scope of their signature sound.

The first single »Incarnation« is available now:
YouTube // Streaming

The band comments: “»Incarnation« represents the rebirth into a new cycle to enter the path of peace after the conflicted struggle in life. It is the story of a man who, after his death, gets on the boat to head towards the perfect world and who faces difficult struggles during his crossing. Along the way, he must leave behind oppression, starvation, pain and mind, leading him to immortality.”

Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, Soul Of Anubis have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own – a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.

On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.

The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.

Pre-orders:
timetokillrecords.com // soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com

All music composed by Hugo Ferrão and Rui Silva.
All lyrics written by Hugo Ferrão and Rui Silva.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Studio Lote 71, Cantanhede (Portugal).

Soul Of Anubis is:
Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well